Cadillac eldorado 2002 User Manual
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Volume Control: You can control the volume of the
OnStar System using the steering wheel controls.
OnStar System using the steering wheel controls.
Telltale Light: This light will indicate the status of
the system. A solid green light will come on when you
start the vehicle to let you know that the system is on
and is ready to make or receive calls.
start the vehicle to let you know that the system is on
and is ready to make or receive calls.
If the light blinks green it means that an incoming or
outgoing call is in progress. Press the Communication
button if you notice the light blinking and you are
not on a call.
outgoing call is in progress. Press the Communication
button if you notice the light blinking and you are
not on a call.
The light will be red in the event of an OnStar system
malfunction. If this occurs press the OnStar Services
button to attempt to contact an advisor. If the connection
is made, the advisor will assist you with steps to take to
make sure that the system is functioning properly. If you
cannot contact the advisor, take your vehicle to your
dealership as soon as possible for assistance.
malfunction. If this occurs press the OnStar Services
button to attempt to contact an advisor. If the connection
is made, the advisor will assist you with steps to take to
make sure that the system is functioning properly. If you
cannot contact the advisor, take your vehicle to your
dealership as soon as possible for assistance.
Cellular Antenna
The cellular antenna on the outside of your vehicle is
critical to effective communication using the OnStar
system. Optimum cellular reception can be obtained
when the mast is straight up and down.
critical to effective communication using the OnStar
system. Optimum cellular reception can be obtained
when the mast is straight up and down.
OnStar Services
The following services are available within OnStar
service plans. Your vehicle comes with a specific
one
service plans. Your vehicle comes with a specific
one
-
year service plan that allows use of some or
all of the following services.
Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment:
If an air bag deploys, a priority emergency signal is
automatically sent to the center. An advisor will locate
your vehicle’s position, try to contact you and assist
you in the situation. If the center is unable to contact
you, an emergency service provider will be contacted.
If an air bag deploys, a priority emergency signal is
automatically sent to the center. An advisor will locate
your vehicle’s position, try to contact you and assist
you in the situation. If the center is unable to contact
you, an emergency service provider will be contacted.
Stolen Vehicle Tracking: Call the center at
1
1
-
888
-
4
-
ONSTAR (1
-
888
-
466
-
7827) to report
your vehicle stolen. The system can then attempt to
locate and track your vehicle and the advisor will assist
the proper authorities.
locate and track your vehicle and the advisor will assist
the proper authorities.
Roadside Assistance with Location: For vehicle
breakdowns, press the OnStar Services button.
An advisor will contact the appropriate help.
breakdowns, press the OnStar Services button.
An advisor will contact the appropriate help.
Remote Diagnostics: If an instrument panel light
comes on, press the OnStar Services button. An advisor
can perform a check of the engine on
comes on, press the OnStar Services button. An advisor
can perform a check of the engine on
-
board computer,
and recommend what action needs to be taken.